Bi-Lo becomes Lowes Food, Peace Center Broadway season, new agribusiness center

Lowes Foods expands S.C. market

Alex Lee Inc. is converting Bi-Lo stores across the state into Lowes Foods, including locations in Greenville, Columbia and Charleston. The Lowes Foods chain employs about 9,000 people at 74 grocery stores in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Peace Center postpones Broadway season

Greenville’s Peace Center has rescheduled its Broadway lineup including Hadestown and Hamilton this fall and spring in hopes that shows will return full swing in early 2021.

Spartanburg-based MCA acquires Virginia company

Mobile Communications America has acquired Viriginia-based Commtronics, expanding the Spartanburg company's footprint to 65 locations across the country. Commtronics services North Carolina and Virginia.

New agribusiness center brings 1,547 jobs to South Carolina

The $314 million Agriculture Technology Campus cluster, a joint venture for growing and distributing local produce, is projected to have an annual economic impact of nearly $552 million.

S.C. nursing homes can allow limited outdoor visitation

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities that meet new DHEC guidelines may soon allow limited outdoor visitation. Facilities must screen residents and staff for COVID-19 symptoms daily, among other criteria.

Former IT security director sentenced to 2 years in prison

Terry Shawn Petrill of Myrtle Beach sold network switches intended for Horry County use to third parties, according to the U.S. attorney. Petrill pleaded guilty to theft of federal funds and also must pay back more than $340,000.

Check out this year's GSA Business Report Market Facts

The 2020 GSA Business Report Market Facts has hit the mail. For those who aren’t in the office to see their copy, we are making a digital version available. We think this year’s Market Facts is the best ever. It’s more than a look back at where things stood last year but also a look at this strange year so far.

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